The microbiome not only consists of bacteria, but also of fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some ...

Antibiotics are powerful treatments that have saved countless lives over the course of decades. New findings from Scripps ...

Antibiotics are powerful treatments that have saved countless lives over the course of decades. New findings from Scripps ...

Sleep is central to the proper functioning of the immune system, which in turn has implications for mental and physical health. Sleep disturbances have been linked to poorer immune responses against ...

Doctors explain why “leisure sickness” happens and how to keep your immune system from crashing the moment you relax.

Scripps Research scientists find that certain gut bacteria are essential for building immune defenses during infancy, ...

Two recent studies show the novel therapy works in people with multiple myeloma, but researchers are trying to minimize side ...

Receiving COVID and flu vaccines at the same time is safe, and both vaccines will still be effective. If people develop side ...

These aren’t just minor glitches; they’re examples of technological disasters that caused major headaches, cost a lot of money, and sometimes even put people at risk. Think of them as cautionary tales ...

The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause dangerous infections.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have uncovered a surprising new function for immune cells: preventing excess weight loss.

Buying a variety of vitamins and supplements to make your immune system stronger could be a waste of money. A far cheaper and ...